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Engine No. 156 2-8-2. A
very powerful engine of the 2-8-2 or "Mikado" type,
and works on the 3' 6" gauge. This engine has two outside
cylinders, and is fitted with all the most modern appliances,
including superheater, feed-water heater, and pump, "pop" safety
valves, hot-water injector, &c. A large tender is provided,
and a cab is fitted thereto, affording protection to the
enginemen in stormy weather. Built in Scotland, the total
weight of the engine and tender in working order is 130 1/4
tons. Soudan Government Railways.
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Engine No. 1649 2-6-0
0-6-2 Tank. A very powerful tank engine built
on the "Garratt" system,
and operating on the 3' 6" gauge. Fitted with all the
most modern improvements, superheater, mechanical lubricators,
Belpaire firebox, &c. This type of engine is most useful
in Colonial mountain districts where very severe curves and
heavy gradients are encountered, and where axle loads have
to be kept to a minimum. Built in England, the total weight
of the engine in working order is 133 3/4 tons. South African
Railways.
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Engine No. 1737 4-6-2. A
modern example of a 4-6-2 or "Pacific" type locomotive
used largely in the United States. In accordance with American
custom, the cylinders are placed outside the frames and the
usual characteristics -viz. bell, electric headlight, &c.,
are present. A very large tender carrying 5,800 gallons of
water is provided. Built at Altoona, and working the heavy
fast passenger trains between New York, Chicago, Philadelphia,
and Pittsburg. The total weight of engine and tender in working
order is 192 tons. Pennsylvania Railroad.
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